indian chief palm frond pg. 8

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M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 09/26/2008 I am new to tiki crafting in the physical realm (about 3 months). As I don't have good photos yet, please feel free to enjoy and or download some of my digital tiki art (they make for some good wallpapers) [ Edited by: mijaba 2014-03-03 12:36 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 09/26/2008 Here's an animated myspace banner [ Edited by: mijaba 2008-09-25 18:00 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 09/26/2008 A nice slice of paradise
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on 09/26/2008 Nice work....Welcome aboard :) Freddie
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 09/29/2008 Thanks! I'm working on some photo's of my "tiki" carving, so I can get them up-- soon.
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on 09/30/2008 Nice! I love looking at that kinda stuff...you really get to see into the imagination of the artist. Can't wait to see a real-world tiki carving from ya!!!
T TheBigT Tiki Socialite Fabulous Houston Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1798	T TheBigT Posted posted on 10/01/2008 Cool! Luv the volcano in the last one. It adds a lot of depth to the image. Nice work!
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 01/04/2009 these are pendants- and all earlier stuff. sorry for the bad photos and rudimentary skill. My newer ones are better. I will get some up soon. Maybe some better shots of these as well. [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-01-03 23:28 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 01/04/2009 another older one, alien pendant: skull mood tiki (flip-side will be sad) frog (does not hop) my personal tiki- glows in the dark (used fingernail polish, then heavy poly) keep in mind I'm a novice and I use a dremel on wooden dowels. I need to work on my symmetry, cleaner lines and finer details, as you can all tell. [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-01-04 08:12 ]
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on 01/04/2009 I like your work, I am not sure if you should try and make the lines perfect and clear, it looks fine just the way it is. Your work looks interesting, Please try to take clearer pictures so we can see it better. :)
G Grapa-RuHa Member Netherlands Joined: Oct 21, 2008 Posts: 174	G Grapa-RuHa Posted posted on 01/04/2009 Welcome on board. You are doing great on the small stuff and i love the fact that you try other stuff outside the Tiki Genre. I did my stuff using a dremel but now i do all small wood with a knife. Do a search here on "Hook knife" and read everything Benzart wrote about the subject. And if you get curious and want to give the knife a try, please read the safety treat first. Keep up the great work
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 01/04/2009 Thank you for the feedback folks. I'm trying to stay away from the more traditional genre of Tiki (because I'm an amateur, white, and from Ohio). I feel myself drifting toward sculpture, rather than strictly tiki, although Bobby Brady was and remains a HUGE influence, as was the KonTiki Cinema in Dayton (R.I.P.) As soon as I get my machine up and running again, there will be more. Paipo is just AWESOME and now I want to work in stone. Unfortunately, I live in a rather small apartment, and my neighbors have kids (and I don't think they speak english or like strangers)
G Grapa-RuHa Member Netherlands Joined: Oct 21, 2008 Posts: 174	G Grapa-RuHa Posted posted on 01/04/2009 On 2009-01-04 11:47, mijaba wrote: Thank you for the feedback folks. I'm trying to stay away from the more traditional genre of Tiki (because I'm an amateur, white, and from Ohio). I would only worry about the Ohio thing, the rest happens to the best :lol: Seriously, historically Tiki were made all around the pacific, so they where made by black, yellow, red and possibly some purple dudes. So just expand your talents and learn from the experts, masters, pro's and the occasional wizard on this forum. And remember you can always leave Ohio
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 03/12/2009 It's been awhile. I still don't have my own camera (dangit!) I've been grinding Tik, with some success. I did a nicely "modulated" commision piece for a workmates kid. He's gonna be known as the little boy with the BIG TIKI. It was my best to date- and darn if I didn't get a pic of it. I totally burnt out my Dremel tonight. I feel like my parents have grounded me. So, in lieu of photo's of my latest work, here's a little something something I've been working on- do you like hula dancing and Art Lyman? http://www.vimeo.com/3457036 here's a little still from my video: [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-03-11 20:55 ]
M mudbone Member michigan Joined: Nov 12, 2008 Posts: 166	M mudbone Posted posted on 03/12/2009 Great video.Let those talents flow,we want to see more of your work here.
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 03/17/2009 Here is my first commish EVER! Dremeled in oak, stained with dark walnut minwax, sanded, restained with colonial maple minwax, sprayed with minwax acrylic. About 4 inches tall. All critiques, comment, questions welcome! [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-03-17 16:03 ]
T tikisbytyler Tiki Socialite Neptune Beach, Florida Joined: Sep 16, 2008 Posts: 190	T tikisbytyler Posted posted on 03/17/2009 Congratulations on the first commission & the obvious improvement in photo quality! New Camera? Anyways, looks great! Keep at it! Tyler (persistent amateur & Florida Cracker)
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 03/17/2009 I used the camera here at work (really nice!) Not supposed to, but I claim the right of TIKI! Watch my hula girl! http://www.vimeo.com/3457036
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 03/17/2009 I tried a new nodal shading technique on my bubba tiki:
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 03/21/2009 Really nice stuff Mijaba, lets see more. The hula girl was nice too.
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on 03/21/2009 Nice job! Like the design too. I bet you've got more good ideas up your sleeve!
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 04/05/2009 here's some newer stuff. My daughter took these pics on her phone, so the quality is kinda poor. LilGuy MezzoDaddy-My daughter became very uncooperative and would not shoot the back of this, but it's very cool, Like a tetris puzzle Frontand side Pineapplehead- no back, same reason. I actually only like the mouth on this one- it shows a hint of progress: side Grandpa tiki, no back (or side) same reason Cannibal, no side shot- same reason. SEE if I pay her phone bill! HAH! side [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-04-05 16:21 ]
L laojia Tiki Socialite Metz Lorraine France Joined: Feb 04, 2009 Posts: 952	L laojia Posted posted on 04/06/2009 Like MezzoDaddy tetris! Very cool!!! And for your daughter: don't pay the bill! :P the pictures are not clear enough! :lol:
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on 04/06/2009 Nice carves, love the crazy idea's like the tetras.
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/08/2009 here is the spring collection in total (lil' lono is in the pre-stain phase- first from right)
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/08/2009 here's Lil' Lono, finished and stained
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/08/2009 here's "Big Frog" as opposed to the little one I did months ago. About 4 hrs work, red oak. I think for now, that's going to be my wood of choice (since I have a boat load of it) [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-06-09 15:51 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/09/2009 I think I'll call hm "Boss Frog". Here, with final clearcoat, dried and ready to hang. Critiques would be much appreciated. Thanks!!
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on 06/09/2009 Cool stuff! I dig 'em. I like the creativeness going on there, very different...and GOOD!
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/09/2009 "witch doktor"-- really not sure what the wood is-- it fell out of a pallet at work Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a2eec14.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=8bc4e6078cfcc7a69db85f62f0d09d2b Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a2eec1f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a03d16ae27c6e03a91c475ca34790b8e Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a2eec29.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=eea06b77f7ed81c7ca46e537e99d6f20
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/09/2009 Cat charm- made for my wife. I think it's red oak- but I'm not sure I painted it with LOTS of fingernail polish. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a2eed1f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=b2a36c3d8ce5621357bfec7b2dca2f74 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a2eed31.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=5816b3378aeef89bb7fd8a86df1a0fdd [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-10-18 07:16 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 06/09/2009 I tiki-hut (work in progress) I really need to figure out how to thatch the roof. [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-10-18 07:16 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 07/24/2009 my big fish (called stirfry) Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a6917b3.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3aefd140730cf6243d4498f4bfa58c83 my first Maori (that I can proudly post) Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a6917c7.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ee398065db5facfc7e5d472e9c5789f8 and HiTower Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a6917bd.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=b03786b320ddc64e3e63238b1f34857d yes, i REALLY need to invest in a good camera, because this webcam just isn't gettin' it! [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-07-23 19:12 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 07/25/2009 just a bump so I can get some commentary, critiques on my tikis. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 07/26/2009 Mijaba, the tikis look pretty good as does the tiki hut beginnings. A better camera would definitely help youe cause, but keep creating the tikit. What materials are you using and what tools?
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 07/26/2009 Thanks Ben. I'm using a dremel, various sand paper, and 1 1/2 inch red oak dowels from home depot -- I work pretty much exclusively in pendants, miniatures. here's a frog for a neighbor: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4a6c68fd.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d6a20bc9e4d5473509e3f0ccbdad2117
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 10/18/2009 lil pharoe red oak, carved with dremel. 3.5" tall. stain and nail polish Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4adb115b.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=5877ea82570620aea0b810ac61edf52f
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 10/18/2009 lil gangsta red oak, dremel. 2.5" tall Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4adb2082.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=fbc7e86b162a27d3dc7f91ad584c36a9
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ac124cd0dcd665d65403ec0f18d7e7ec?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TikiMango Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 798	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ac124cd0dcd665d65403ec0f18d7e7ec?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TikiMango Posted posted on 10/18/2009 Very creative stuff. I really like the shape of the mouth on Lil Gansta.
G Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e20517aacd2c64067ce90679f1db07a?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7572	G Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e20517aacd2c64067ce90679f1db07a?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill GROG Posted posted on 10/18/2009 The designs look good. Definitely need a better camera. These probably look awesome in person.
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 12/27/2009 a lion pendant for a friend. red oak (i think) black acrylic for cuts, blotted-on gold nail enamel to give a "hammered metal" feel. about 1.5 inches tall. string goes through ears. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4b37c06f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=1483fe29f7576d11bd5374fa16d1615fImage Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4b37c05f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=2b90cc950cc65a8f35a3a34fbfff88bc
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 12/29/2009 [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-12-30 19:03 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 12/31/2009 tikicature of me :wink: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4b3c14d6.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=61de3bb334cbe2b1c469324b8f25db9f [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-12-30 19:09 ]
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 12/31/2009 now! ANIMATED!!! Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=9780&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhotlink.myspacecdn.com%2Fimages02%2F147%2F84d4d9a2559f489a8473b7e0888a17d9%2Fm.gif&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3f42ad335ff89db2e9aca503fc207eec [ Edited by: mijaba 2009-12-30 20:15 ]
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e3b340e36ae48a441d08fa8eb6e4e53?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TIKIVILLE Member Edmonton Alberta Canada Joined: Sep 22, 2008 Posts: 637	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e3b340e36ae48a441d08fa8eb6e4e53?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TIKIVILLE Posted posted on 12/31/2009 Groovy animation ! I dig the shape too!
A Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/62310694fef0f42ab52a85bdf2bfc127?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Aweulekuula Member Joined: Feb 11, 2009 Posts: 94	A Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/62310694fef0f42ab52a85bdf2bfc127?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Aweulekuula Posted posted on 01/01/2010 I like the way the nail polish gives the carvings a almost -disco- kind of feel. Aloha! Marcus
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 01/01/2010 Love thi one a Lot and the animation is way cool Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=1584&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhotlink.myspacecdn.com%2Fimages02%2F147%2F84d4d9a2559f489a8473b7e0888a17d9%2Fm.gif&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d5cd208c9051f6efe9abe242c80e17f7
M mijaba Member Joined: Sep 25, 2008 Posts: 83	M mijaba Posted posted on 03/18/2010 lil monster pendant- dremel and red oak @1.5" tall Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4ba2a401.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=2fb58221e8d77451950d7d1ac7f191d6 lil BIG maori- blades and basswood @2" tall Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9780/4ba2a3fb.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=190c4f707e863814d54d94bdf57d1465 [ Edited by: mijaba 2010-03-18 15:09 ]

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